Derek Silva
Fire Chief at Providence (RI) Fire Department
- Role
- Fire Chief at City of Providence
- Location
- Providence, RI, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
Experience
Fire Chief
Jan 2023 — Present · Providence, RI, US
Chief executive officer for the Providence Fire Department, reporting directly to the city\'s Mayor. Oversees a team of 470 sworn and 30 civilian personnel across 12 stations, providing essential services to more than residents. With an annual operating budget exceeding $95 million and a revenue budget of approximately $8 million, the department delivers critical services including fire suppression, emergency medical care, hazardous materials response, technical rescue, fire prevention, and public safety education.
Education
Community College of Rhode Island
Fire Science & Emergency Management
Anna Maria College
Bachelor of Science - BS
Anna Maria College
Master of Public Administration - MPA
Skills
- First Responder
- Emergency Management
- Firefighting
- Public Safety
- Nims
- Fire Protection
- Fire Suppression Systems
- Homeland Security
- Emergency Services
- Preparedness
- Hazardous Materials
- Rescue
- Fire Safety
- Ems
- Disaster Response
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